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For the best short story collections and anthologies in the fantasy genre.

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1	The Dragon Book by Jack Dann (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.70 avg rating — 1,726 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	A Knot in the Grain and Other Stories by Robin McKinley 3.80 avg rating — 5,512 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Curiosities: A Collection of Stories (The Curiosities, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 2,971 ratings score: 188, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	In the Night Garden (The Orphan's Tales, #1) by Catherynne M. Valente (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 9,335 ratings score: 185, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	In the Cities of Coin and Spice (The Orphan's Tales, #2) by Catherynne M. Valente (Goodreads Author) 4.39 avg rating — 3,003 ratings score: 183, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Kaleidoscope: Diverse YA Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories by Alisa Krasnostein (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.94 avg rating — 558 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Tales of Kaiatan (Unexpected Heroes, #5) by Marty C. Lee (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Magic in the Mirrorstone by Steve Berman (Editor) 3.48 avg rating — 377 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Mary Rodgers Treasury by Mary Rodgers 4.15 avg rating — 26 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Secret Romantic's Book of Magic by Marie O'Regan (Editor) 3.37 avg rating — 879 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	River of Bones and Other Stories by Rebecca Roanhorse (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 340 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The uncertain element: An anthology of fantastic conceptions by Kay Dick (Editor) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	The Bread We Eat in Dreams by Catherynne M. Valente (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 880 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Unexpected Tales: Four Stories of Kaiatan by Marty C. Lee (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 17 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	The Book of Forgotten Witches: Dark and Twisted Folklore and Stories from Around the World by Balázs Tátrai (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 294 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	The Honey Month by Amal El-Mohtar (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 1,072 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Women of the Fairy Tale Resistance: The Forgotten Founding Mothers of the Fairy Tale and the Stories That They Spun by Jane Harrington 3.84 avg rating — 298 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Tortall: A Spy's Guide by Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 2,965 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Bone Swans by C.S.E. Cooney (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 501 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Tortall and Other Lands: A Collection of Tales by Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 15,654 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	The Tapestry Unravels: Weaving old tales into new (New Tales from Old Book 1) by Lynden Wade (Goodreads Author) 4.86 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	The Poison Eaters and Other Stories by Holly Black (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 6,417 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Young Warriors: Stories of Strength by Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.92 avg rating — 3,936 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Foxfire, Wolfskin and Other Stories of Shapeshifting Women by Sharon Blackie 4.11 avg rating — 1,202 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Velveteen vs. The Multiverse (Velveteen vs., #2) by Seanan McGuire (Goodreads Author) 4.40 avg rating — 873 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Hexed (World of Kate Daniels, #4.5; Otherworld, #9.5; Stormwalker, #2.5; Anna Strong Chronicles, #6.5) by Ilona Andrews (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 9,677 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Wise Women: Myths and stories for midlife and beyond - 'Extraordinary . . . beautifully and vividly retold stories' TLS by Sharon Blackie 4.09 avg rating — 374 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Angels of Darkness (Alphas, #0.5; Guild Hunter, #3.5; The Guardians, #7.5; Samaria) by Ilona Andrews (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 11,568 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Ebony, Blood, and Snow: New Stories from Old Tales by Tish Black (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	The Book of Fairies: Nature Spirits from Around the World by Rose Williams 4.03 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories by Angela Carter 3.89 avg rating — 68,391 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Once Upon a Time: New Fairy Tales by Paula Guran (Editor) 3.64 avg rating — 228 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Mothers of Enchantment: New Tales of Fairy Godmothers by Kate Wolford (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.19 avg rating — 36 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	The Dark Woods: A Lesbian YA Short Story Collection by Jennifer Diemer 3.98 avg rating — 50 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	The Collected Enchantments by Theodora Goss (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 123 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Myth, Magic and Glitter by Jennifer Diemer 4.33 avg rating — 21 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Snow White Learns Witchcraft by Theodora Goss (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 769 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Phantazein by Tehani Croft Wessely (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.05 avg rating — 42 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Scheherazade's Facade by Michael M. Jones (Goodreads Author) 3.66 avg rating — 65 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Toil & Trouble: 15 Tales Of Women & Witchcraft by Jessica Spotswood (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.66 avg rating — 4,985 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars